University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
About This Program
We are a medium sized, family friendly program with good anatomic and clinical path exposure, innovative educational curriculum (based on adult learning theory), and a variety of research opportunities nested within a large academic center. We serve much of the state of KY, as well as the surrounding states, to provide medical care to rural and underserved populations. We are centered in Lexington, a small city in central Kentucky with excellent public schools and a reasonable cost of living.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Janna Neltner, MD
University of Kentucky College of Medici
Primary Program Contact
Leanna Brignola
Univ of Kentucky Med Ctr
Locations
University of Kentucky College of Medici
Department of Pathology
800 Rose St Ms 155
Lexington, KY 40536-7001
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
1101 Veteran'S Dr
Lexington, KY 40502
222 Medical Circle
Morehead, KY 40351-1180
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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